Topobo
is a 3D constructive assembly system with kinetic memory,
the ability to record and playback physical motion. Unique among
modeling systems is Topobo’s coincident physical input and
output behaviors. By snapping together a combination of Passive (static)
and Active (motorized) components, people can quickly assemble dynamic
biomorphic forms like animals and skeletons with Topobo, animate
those forms by pushing, pulling, and twisting them, and observe the
system repeatedly play back those motions. For example, a dog can
be constructed and then taught to gesture and walk by twisting its
body and legs. The dog will then repeat those movements and walk
repeatedly. The
same way people can learn about static structures playing with building
blocks, they can learn about dynamic structures playing with Topobo.